Canadian Museum of Nature History Click here for museum info Plenty of accessible parking and the museum itself is very accessible. Large elevators and companion bathrooms. Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata Click here for hotel info Fantastic option if you do not want to stay in the city centre. The staff were exceptionalContinue reading “Ottawa, Ontario”
Category Archives: Ontario
Kingston and area
Looking for wheelchair accessible information on the beautiful city of Kingston and area ? Please visit Accessible Kingston to help plan your next trip!
Able Sail Kingston (Kingston Yacht Club)
Able Sail Kingston does a fantastic job making sailing accessible for those with disabilities. Recently we were fortunate to take one of the larger boats and join Shawn on a sailing trip around the lake and Garden Island. The boat allows for a couple extra passengers so family members can sail along. AbleContinue reading “Able Sail Kingston (Kingston Yacht Club)”
Fun Haven (Ottawa)
Recently a trip to Ottawa took us to Fun Haven Indoor Amusement Park. It was our son’s birthday and he wanted to do something fun with BOTH his parents. Fun Haven is a perfect place for all ages and we found it very accessible. It was spacious and the only area Shawn was unable toContinue reading “Fun Haven (Ottawa)”
Kingston, ON – Kingston Penitentiary
No visit to Kingston is complete without a visit to the historical Kingston Penitentiary. It is the oldest and largest prison in Kingston and housed the most notorious and dangerous criminals in Canadian history. Due to extensive repairs required to maintain the prison, Corrections Canada decided to close the doors and move the prisoners elsewhere.Continue reading “Kingston, ON – Kingston Penitentiary”
Niagara Falls, ON
Niagara Falls has so much to offer for those needing accessibility, so we decided to plan a weekend away. Typically our interests revolve around eating, drinking and just having a fun relaxed time–so that is what we did. We decided to stay at the Four Points Sheraton Fallsview and I can’t say enough good thingsContinue reading “Niagara Falls, ON”
Skywood Eco Adventure (Brockville, ON)
Recently we heard about a zipline park that had an accessible zipline for those with mobility impairments. St Lawrence Parks Commission opened Skywood Eco Adventure in the summer of 2016. It consists of multiple self-led courses ranging from beginner to advanced as well as discovery courses geared towards those with physical and mentalContinue reading “Skywood Eco Adventure (Brockville, ON)”
Kingston, ON – Family Fun Fest
CFB Kingston does a fantastic job with the Garrison Family Fun Fest held every year in September. There is the typical carnival rides, food truck, community demonstrations and an air show featuring the Snowbirds. This year they also put on a Canadian Rock concert featuring Sass Jordan, Honeymoon Suite and Trooper. The website for theContinue reading “Kingston, ON – Family Fun Fest”
Toronto, ON – Blue Jays Game
Every summer we say we are going to make it to a baseball game. Every summer by the time I get around to getting tickets all the accessible seating is sold out. My issue with the accessible seating is that they usually just allow one other person with a wheelchair user and that isContinue reading “Toronto, ON – Blue Jays Game”
Discovering Canada – Kingston, ON
Sometimes the most relaxing and enjoyable holidays are right in your own backyard. This past summer we decided to have a bit of a staycation and get to know the beautiful city of Kingston, Ontario. Kingston was the original capital city of Canada and has some incredible sightseeing and historic sites to see. The downtownContinue reading “Discovering Canada – Kingston, ON”
Accessible Getaways 